Mechanical Engineer - Viking Engineering and Development

Onsite position. To be considered, you must be local to the Twin Cities, MN area.

Summary/Objective

The Mechanical Engineer will innovate and optimize wood fastening equipment through the design documentation, and implementation of mechanical systems for wood fastening equipment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for design and validation of structures, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electro-mechanical systems for wood fastening machines.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities include designing mechanical systems for machine projects (structures, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electro-mechanical systems) and documenting and resolving project issues to meet cost, quality, and specifications. The role involves managing ECOs, implementing them in Viking's MRP system, and creating new product concepts. It also includes selecting components, adhering to design best practices, conducting design reviews, and problem-solving. Additional tasks include creating engineering prints, BOMs, and validation testing plans, supporting continuous improvement, providing training, and offering support to production, customer service, and sales.

Accountability

Key accountabilities include completing mechanical component and assembly designs, ensuring product quality and cost efficiency, managing ECO (Engineering Change Order) releases, and resolving issues with current products.

Required Skills and Experience

Required skills include a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 1-3 years of relevant experience, expertise in designing large machinery or capital equipment, and proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks for modeling, drawing creation, and PDM). Strong skills in Microsoft Office, troubleshooting, self-motivation, and being a team player with customer interaction experience are also essential.

Preferred Software Experience

Preferred software experience includes SolidWorks (or similar), MRP systems like Epicor Kinetic, and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/Location

This is a full-time exempt position. Schedule is standard business hours. The position is based in Viking's main office location.

Travel

This position will be expected to travel to customer sites 3-4 times per year.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.